Other Materials

by Bruce Harley

A crop in abundance, Soy is the latest insulation material to hit the market by Chris Ermides

Cap a swaybacked roof with a layer of new rafters and foam by Pete Bennett

by Daniel S. Morrison

by Daniel S. Morrison

Radiant-barrier sheathing by Andy Engel

Get the details right, and a small increase in wall thickness can make a big difference in energy performance by Rick Arnold

These plastic-based barriers help to keep wind and water at bay, but only if you choose the right product and install it correctly by Fernando Pagés Ruiz

Winner of a national green-building award, this low-maintenance house should produce as much energy as it uses by Nathan Good

With a rubber membrane and careful flashing, you can create an outdoor room above and shelter the living space below by Gregory Burr

by Bruce Harley

If vinyl’s final, you’d best get the details right. A veteran builder shows how to make it water-resistant and attractive. by Mike Guertin

by Fred Lugano

Arguably the best protection against wind and rain penetration, two-piece bronze can be finicky to install by Chris Norris